Sherpa Guided Team Climb (Fully Internationally IFMGA Certified Sherpa Guide): 1:4 max Sherpa Guide:Client Ratio

April 3 – May 31, 2021 (58 Days): $46,995 USD

This is the best of both worlds, with the guidance of a fully international IFMGA certified Sherpa guide, further oversight and assistance from an additional personal Sherpa for the summit push and expedition oversight and guidance by expedition Leader Mike Hamill. This option is best suited for participants who want the oversight and safety of a skilled Sherpa guide and an experienced expedition leader, with the added support of our Sherpa team to assist with load carries and a personal Sherpa to climb with them on the upper mountain summit bid. Climbers need to have solid climbing skills and need to be able to manage themselves fully. They need to have experience above 7,000m (Aconcagua is ok) or 8000m and preferably be familiar with a high-altitude oxygen and mask system.

This group climb includes a fully internationally certified Sherpa guide who we have worked with for years and oversight and expedition leadership by CTSS owner, Mike Hamill.

Your IFMGA Sherpa Guide will meet you at Base Camp and lead the group throughout the entire Everest climb, managing the team safely and effectively, and be available for refresher training. Beyond your IFMGA leadership, you will be paired with a personal Sherpa who will climb with you above Camp 2 on the summit rotation. This personal Sherpa will be available to carry some of your personal gear.
Throughout the Everest acclimatization rotations group climbing Sherpa will help you carry your personal gear from camp-to-camp, alleviating much of the weight burden of climbing Everest.

Included in this option are:

• IFMGA certified Sherpa guide
• Leadership and climbing oversight by renowned expedition leader Mike Hamill
• Full expedition logistics, weather forecasts etc
• Flights to and from Lukla
• Airport transfers
• Accommodation in Nepal including hotels and teahouses
• Welcome dinner, food and drink throughout the expedition
• Oxygen system
• Lobuche East peak training and acclimatization climb
• Climbing Sherpa to carry all group gear and to assist with personal gear,
• CTSS Base Camp setup and tent accommodation
• Access to medical and communications gear
• On mountain tents and food,
• Support for a summit attempt on Mt Everest.

We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu. Note: This program will not run with less than 3 climbers.

For Itinerary, please see schedule tabs below

Personal Sherpa Climb: 1:1 max Client:Sherpa ratio

April 3 – May 31, 2021 (58 days): $48,995

This individual climb includes a highly qualified and experienced climbing Sherpa whom we have worked with for years and oversight and expedition leadership by CTSS owner, Mike Hamill. Our climbing Sherpa are hand-picked by Mike and Sirdar Tendi Sherpa and are the best in the business. They are all knowledgeable, kind, strong, experienced, respectful, and very proficient.

This option is suited for participants who want the oversight and safety of a skilled personal Sherpa climbing partner and an experienced expedition leader, with the added support of Sherpa to assist with load carries but who feels confident and self directed. Climbers need to have solid climbing skills and be able to manage themselves fully. They need to have experience above 7,000m (Aconcagua is ok) or 8000m and preferably be familiar with a high-altitude oxygen and mask system.

Your personal Sherpa will meet you at base camp and be climbing with you throughout your Mt. Everest climb including on the acclimatization rotations and on the summit bid. Please note, when you are resting at base camp or on the Lobuche East peak acclimatization climb they will be ferrying loads to the upper camps to prepare for your climb. Your Sherpa will be available to help carry your personal gear on each rotations to and from the upper camps reducing the weight burden for your climb.

Included in this option are:

• Experienced & Strong personal Sherpa
• Leadership and climbing oversight by renowned expedition leader Mike Hamill
• Full expedition logistics, weather forecasts etc
• Flights to and from Lukla
• Airport transfers
• Accommodation in Nepal including hotels and teahouses
• Welcome dinner, food and drink throughout the expedition
• Oxygen system
• Lobuche East peak training and acclimatization climb
• Climbing Sherpa to carry all group gear and to assist with personal gear,
• CTSS Base Camp setup and tent accommodation
• Access to medical and communications gear
• On mountain tents and food,
• Support for a summit attempt on Mt Everest.

We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu.

For Itinerary, please see schedule tabs below

Private Sherpa Guided Climb (Fully Internationally Certified IFMGA Sherpa Guide): 1:1 max Client:Sherpa Guide ratio

April 1 – May 29, 2021 (58 days): $57,995 – $79,995

This private climb option includes a fully internationally certified Sherpa guide with oversight and expedition leadership by CTSS owner, Mike Hamill. Fully Internationally Certified Guides, these Sherpa are some of the finest Guides and mountaineers in the business. They have all climbed extensively in the Himalaya and across the world including undertaking intensive training in Europe with IFMGA instructors.

They are a trusted part of our team and are more like family. Having been with us for years (and will be with us for many more) we believe wholeheartedly in their leadership and expertise. They are both knowledgeable, kind, strong, experienced, respectful, and very proficient climbers.

Big Tendi Sherpa Guided Climb 1:1
(Fully Internationally IFMGA Certified)

April 1 – May 29, 2020 (58 days): $79,995 USD

• 3x Everest summits having guided 17x clients successfully to the top
• Technical Director for Nepal Mountain Guide Association representing Nepal all over the world
• Veteran mountain guide
• A tenured climbing instructor who has literally taught a generation of Sherpa
• Guided well over 100 mountains around the world including Everest, peaks in France & Italy and climbed and guided in over 30 countries around the world.
• Partner in our local logistics company

Lam Babu Sherpa Guided Climb 1:1
(Fully Internationally IFMGA Certified)

April 1 – May 29, 2020 (58 days): $57,995 USD

• Multiple Everest summiteer with 30+ years of experience
• Our most senior private IFMGA Sherpa Guide
• Tenured Instructor for the Nepal Mountaineering Association & Guide School
• Has worked as a Sirdar (Lead Sherpa) for many Everest expeditions

Pasang Tendi Sherpa Guided Climb 1:1
(Fully Internationally IFMGA Certified)

April 1 – May 29, 2020 (58 days): $57,995 USD

• Multiple Everest summiteer
• A client favorite! (By far one of the nicest, most humble personalities you will come across paired with climbing prowess and expertise)
• Guides and climbs throughout the Himalaya, Europe and the USA

Pemba Gelji Sherpa Guided Climb 1:1
(Fully Internationally IFMGA Certified)

April 1 – May 29, 2020 (58 days): $57,995 USD

• Multiple Everest summiteer
• Simone Moro’s longtime climbing partner
• Expeditions to K2, Manaslu, Cho Oyu
• Climbed Kanchenjunga in a single day (the World’s 3rd highest peak)
• NOLS wilderness first aider, high mountain rescue instructor for Nepal Mountaineering Association, trained in Longline helicopter rescue
• Speaks 5x languages
• Guides and climbs throughout the Himalaya, Europe and the USA

Tenji Sherpa Guided Climb 1:1
(Fully Internationally IFMGA Certified)

April 1 – May 29, 2020 (58 days): $57,995 USD

• Multiple Everest summiteer
• The Late Ueli Steck’s climbing partner on the North Face Cholatse and many others
• Guides and climbs throughout the Himalaya, Europe and the USA

This option is suited for participants who want the oversight, safety, and personal attention of a skilled, fully certified Sherpa guide and an experienced expedition leader, with the added support of Sherpa’s to assist with load carries and a personal Sherpa to climb with them on the upper mountain summit bid. Climbers need to have solid climbing skills and need to be able to manage themselves fully. They need to have high altitude climbing experience and preferably be familiar with a high-altitude oxygen and mask system.

Your Sherpa guide will meet you at base camp and be with you throughout the entire Everest climb and be available for refresher training. Also, throughout the Everest acclimatization rotations climbing Sherpa will help you carry your personal gear from camp-to-camp, alleviating much of the weight burden of climbing Everest.

Included in this option are:

• Private IFMGA certified Sherpa Guide
• Leadership and climbing oversight by renowned expedition leader Mike Hamill
• Full expedition logistics, weather forecasts etc
• Flights to and from Lukla
• Airport transfers
• Accommodation in Nepal including hotels and teahouses
• Welcome dinner, food and drink throughout the expedition
• Oxygen system
• Lobuche East peak training and acclimatization climb
• Climbing Sherpa to carry all group gear and to assist with personal gear,
• CTSS Base Camp setup and tent accommodation
• Access to medical and communications gear
• On mountain tents and food,
• Support for a summit attempt on Mt Everest.

We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu.

For Itinerary, please see schedule tabs below

Western Guided Team Climb

March 30th – May 27th, 2021 (58 days): $62,995 USD

This classic Mt. Everest guided climb is our most popular option and is best suited to climbers who would like Western guidance but are competent, confident, and team orientated climbers. Our team guided climb offers great opportunity for success and is often reported as being the most fun & enjoyable climb because of the camaraderie and sense of community with their fellow climbers. These friendships last a lifetime.

This year’s Western Guided Team guide will likely be the world-renowned Casey Grom or a similarly experienced guide. Casey is a consummate professional who is genuine, caring, inspiring, strong, technically solid, and cool-headed with 5 Everest summits under his belt, making him one of the most experienced guides on the mountain. Casey and CTSS owner Mike Hamill began guiding together the same year on Mt. Rainier and Mike’s respect for Casey’s guiding ability and style has grown ever since. Casey has an incredible list of hard personal rock, ice, mixed, and alpine ascents to his name, not to mention an even longer list of successfully guided ascents, some of which include 25 expeditions to Ecuador, 15 to Mt. Elbrus, Denali, Aconcagua, Cho Oyu, and Peru to name just a few. Casey is a guide supervisor on Mt Rainier and one of the most respected guides on Mt. Everest. (We encourage you to get to know Casey and can arrange a conversation with him – we know that you will be as impressed as we are!)

This option includes an additional personal Sherpa above Camp 2 on the summit bid as well as oversight and leadership by CTSS owner and expedition leader, Mike Hamill.

Casey will meet you in Kathmandu and be with you for the entire climb including the Lobuche East acclimatization climb and at base camp for training, expertise, and acclimatization hikes. Also, throughout the Everest acclimatization rotations, climbing Sherpa will help you carry your personal gear from camp-to-camp, alleviating much of the weight burden of climbing Everest.

Included in this option are:

• A highly experienced Western Climbing Guide with prior Everest summits
• Leadership and climbing oversight by renowned expedition leader Mike Hamill
• A personal Sherpa above Camp 2 on the summit bid
• Full expedition logistics, weather forecasts etc
• Flights to and from Lukla
• Airport transfers
• Accommodation in Nepal including hotels and teahouses
• Welcome dinner, food and drink throughout the expedition
• Oxygen system
• Lobuche East peak training and acclimatization climb
• Climbing Sherpa to carry all group gear and to assist with personal gear,
• CTSS Base Camp setup and tent accommodation
• Access to medical and communications gear
• On mountain tents and food,
• Support for a summit attempt on Mt Everest.

We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu.

For Itinerary, please see schedule tabs below

CTSS Speed Ascent Western Guided Climb:

30 Days: $74,995 USD
40 Days: $71,995 USD

Are you pressed for time?

Our speed ascent programs offer considerably shorter itineraries by taking advantage of pre-acclimatization technology in the comfort of your own home before you depart.

Depending on your unique needs and schedule we will tailor an itinerary to suit you.

30 Day Schedule
The more aggressive 30 days schedule requires a longer pre-acclimatization period at home of 8 weeks using Hypoxico systems before flying directly to Pheriche and joining the Western Guided team already at Base Camp.

40 Day Schedule

The 40 day schedule utilises a more natural acclimatization following a 6 week pre-acclimatization period at home using the Hypoxico systems. You will fly into Pheriche and meet the Western Guided team ready for an ascent of Lobuche East Peak, giving you the added benefit of an extra rotation and another great Himalayan Peak.

CTSS prides itself at being on the cutting edge of new approaches to climbing mountains that improve safety, success, and efficiency. We have been working with clients for years now using portable hypoxic chambers to pre-accustom their bodies to the rarefied air found at altitude, and with great success. That is why we created the “Speed Ascent Program” which we offer to select climbers. Through this program, we work with you to use special designed altitude chambers in the comfort of your own bed so you can spend more time at home with your loved ones and less time away on expedition. Also, mitigating the amount of time spent in harm’s way in the mountains and at extreme altitudes can improve safety. We use a time-tested training program in conjunction with the use of a portable hypoxic altitude chamber to pre-acclimate your body to the rarefied air found on Everest. This option is perfect for those who want to minimize time away from home while still stacking the odds in their favor for summit success.

We will have a portable Hypoxico tent sent you your residence so that you can begin acclimating your body more than a month in advance of your climb. We will also organize separate logistics and a helicopter from Lukla to Pheriche to avoid the trek and begin your climb with our Lobuche East ascent with the rest of the climbing team.

We feel that these altitude chambers are not substitute for fully acclimating properly in the mountains, that is why we take a measured, conservative approach, but have found that they can be an incredibly valuable tool. They can facilitate acclimatization and mitigate the amount of time spent in the mountains. Do you have serious time constraints and need to spend more time focusing on work, productivity, and family at home rather than tediously acclimatizing on the mountain? Many people have these concerns and that is why our “Speed Ascent” program has become so popular.

If you think this option may be right for you please contact us directly and we will work with you on a personalized plan to allow our “Speed Ascent” Program to maximize results for you.

This year’s Western Guided Team guide will likely be the world-renowned Casey Grom or a similarly experienced guide. Casey is a consummate professional who is genuine, caring, inspiring, strong, technically solid, and cool-headed with 3 Everest summits under his belt, making him one of the most experienced guides on the mountain. Casey and CTSS owner Mike Hamill began guiding together the same year on Mt. Rainier and Mike’s respect for Casey’s guiding ability and style has grown ever since. Casey has an incredible list of hard personal rock, ice, mixed, and alpine ascents to his name, not to mention an even longer list of successfully guided ascents, some of which include 25 expeditions to Ecuador, 15 to Mt. Elbrus, Denali, Aconcagua, Cho Oyu, and Peru to name just a few. Casey is a guide supervisor on Mt Rainier and one of the most respected guides on Mt. Everest. (We encourage you to get to know Casey and can arrange a conversation with him – we know that you will be as impressed as we are!) You will also be joined by a personal Sherpa above Camp 2 on the summit bid.

Casey will meet you in Pheriche when you arrive in the helicopter and be with you for the entire climb including the Lobuche East acclimatization climb and at base camp for training, expertise, and acclimatization hikes. Also, throughout the Everest acclimatization rotations, climbing Sherpa will help you carry your personal gear from camp-to-camp, alleviating much of the weight burden of climbing Everest. This program is best for climbers who would like Western guidance but are competent, confident, and team orientated climbers. Our team guided climb offers great opportunity for success and is often reported as being the most fun & enjoyable climb because of the camaraderie and sense of community with their fellow climbers. These friendships last a lifetime.

Included in this option are:

• Hypoxico portable altitude chamber
• A highly experienced Western Climbing Guide with prior Everest summits
• Leadership and climbing oversight by renowned expedition leader Mike Hamill
• A personal Sherpa above Camp 2 on the summit bid
• Separate logistics in Kathmandu to Pheriche
• A helicopter flight from Lukla to Pheriche
• Full mountain expedition logistics, weather forecasts etc
• Flights to and from Lukla
• Airport transfers
• Accommodation in Nepal including hotels and teahouses
• Welcome dinner, food and drink throughout the expedition
• Oxygen system
• Lobuche East peak training and acclimatization climb
• Climbing Sherpa to carry all group gear and to assist with personal gear,
• CTSS Base Camp setup and tent accommodation
• Access to medical and communications gear
• On mountain tents and food,
• Support for a summit attempt on Mt Everest.

We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley with a helicopter transfer to Pheriche before completing your trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu.

For Itinerary, please see schedule tabs below

Tendi Sherpa Guided Climb 1:1
(Fully Internationally IFMGA Certified)

April 1 – May 29, 2021 (58 days): $89,995 USD (SOLD OUT) 

This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to climb with legendary Mt. Everest guide, Sirdar, and climbing Sherpa, Tendi Sherpa!

Tendi is perhaps the most respected guide and Sherpa on Mt. Everest because of his leadership, humility, safety conscience, strength, work ethic, demeanor, and technical ability.

We firmly believe he is the best guide on the mountain, Sherpa or non-Sherpa (narrowly edging out western guide Casey Grom only because Tendi, being Sherpa, is born to work at extreme altitudes). We are not alone in this belief- nearly every day on Everest people come up to us to tell us how great Tendi is! Tendi is a 12X Everest summiteer, fully IFMGA certified guide, world-class climber, our CTSS Sirdar (lead Sherpa), co-owner of our local outfitter TAG Nepal, Director of the “Tendi Guide Foundation”, author, wonderful husband and father, to name just a few attributes.

There is simply no finer guide on Everest than Tendi, so if you want to stack the odds in your favor for a great price, this is the way to do it. (Get to know Tendi: we will arrange for you to speak with Tendi personally as we know that you will be as impressed as we are).

Tendi will meet you in Kathmandu and be with you throughout the entire Lobuche East peak acclimatization climb, the Everest climb, and be available for refresher training. Throughout the Everest acclimatization rotations climbing Sherpa will help you carry your personal gear from camp-to-camp, alleviating much of the weight burden of climbing Everest.

This private climb option includes:

• IFMGA certified Sirdir Tendi Sherpa as your private guide
• Leadership and climbing oversight by renowned expedition leader Mike Hamill
• Full expedition logistics, weather forecasts etc
• Flights to and from Lukla
• Airport transfers
• Accommodation in Nepal including hotels and teahouses
• Welcome dinner, food and drink throughout the expedition
• Oxygen system
• Lobuche East peak training and acclimatization climb
• Climbing Sherpa to carry all group gear and to assist with personal gear,
• CTSS Base Camp setup and tent accommodation
• Access to medical and communications gear
• On mountain tents and food,
• Support for a summit attempt on Mt Everest.

We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu.

For Itinerary, please see schedule tabs below

Testimonials for Tendi Sherpa

“I had the pleasure of being guided by Tendi Sherpa, the most humble and respected individual on Mt. Everest. Tendi is famous in Nepal and widely regarded as one of the top three Sherpa. I have never met a more positive individual in my life, his laugh and smile are a permanent smile from Kathmandu airport to the roof of the world and back. During the 6 weeks we spent climbing together, he never once overlooked a clip, anchor or footstep. I can confidently say there is no safer way of climbing the tallest mountain in the world than by having Tendi by your side. With twelve Everest summits and perfect english, Tendi is like a Western guide on steroids. My favourite analogy was when I was told ‘Tendi could climb faster without oxygen and with me on his back, than I could running 6 litres per minute of oxygen” And it’s true! If you are going to take the time to climb Everest there’s no better way to stack the odds in your favour than climbing with Tendi Sherpa as your guide”
(Mat Wood – Dual Everest and Lhotse summiteer in under 24 hours)

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“Tendi is a true superstar of the Himalayas.  Under his ever watchful eye, he allowed me to build confidence, learn new skills and gain faith in myself. Seemingly everywhere at once, Tendi was always there ready and willing to assist me on how to climb smarter and safer. 

Kind, inspiring, courteous, strong and always smiling. There are truly no words I can write that do him justice. I look forward to more climbs with Tendi in the future” – Peter W

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“Tendi Sherpa – a truly amazing person and an inspirational leader… It is plain to see that the leaders of the other guiding companies hold him in the highest regard. As a client that gives you great confidence in your leader’s decision making. It was that decision making that made it such a successful trip. Thank you Tendi.” -Richard W

Private Western Guided Climb: 1:1 Client:Guide

April 1 – May 29 2021 (58 Days): $118,995 USD

This is the Rolls Royce of Everest programs!

If you want to truly stack the odds in your favor for success, this is the option for you. There is no better way to ensure you stand on top of Mt. Everest than by having the personal attention and guidance of a world-class private guide by your side throughout the entire climb. We will pair you with one of our most sought after, experienced Mt Everest guides available. (We will arrange for you to speak with your private guide prior to your climb as we know that you will be as impressed as we are).

This option includes a Mt Everest veteran as your private western guide as well as a personal Sherpa above Camp 2 on the summit bid, oversight and leadership by CTSS owner and expedition leader, Mike Hamill. Your guide will meet you in Kathmandu and be with you for the entire climb including the Lobuche East acclimatization climb and at base camp for training, expertise, advice and acclimatization hikes. Also, throughout the Everest acclimatization rotations, climbing Sherpa will help you carry your personal gear from camp-to-camp, alleviating much of the weight burden of climbing Everest.

This option is for those who want to stack the odds in their favor as highly as possible with unparalleled safety and personal attention throughout their climb. Whether you’re a less experienced Himalayan climber or have climbed above 8000m many times before, our private climb with 1:1 Western guide and a personal climbing Sherpa gives you the best chance at standing on top of Everest. Our private western guided climb offers the best opportunity for success.

This private climb option includes:

• Mt Everest veteran private guide
• Leadership and climbing oversight by renowned expedition leader Mike Hamill
• Personal Sherpa above Camp 2 on summit bid
• Full expedition logistics, weather forecasts etc
• Flights to and from Lukla
• Airport transfers
• Accommodation in Nepal including hotels and teahouses
• Welcome dinner, food and drink throughout the expedition
• Oxygen system
• Lobuche East peak training and acclimatization climb
• Climbing Sherpa to carry all group gear and to assist with personal gear,
• CTSS Base Camp setup and tent accommodation
• Access to medical and communications gear
• On mountain tents and food,
• Support for a summit attempt on Mt Everest.

We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu.

For Itinerary, please see schedule tabs below

“Speed Ascent” Program with Private Western Guided Climb: (1:1 max ratio)

30 Days: $129,995 USD
40 Days: $127,995 USD

Are you pressed for time?

Our speed ascent programs offer considerably shorter itineraries by taking advantage of pre-acclimatization technology in the comfort of your own home before you depart.

Depending on your unique needs and schedule we will tailor an itinerary to suit you.

30 Day Schedule
The more aggressive 30 days schedule requires a longer pre-acclimatization period at home of 8 weeks using Hypoxico systems before flying directly to Pheriche and joining the Western Guided team already at Base Camp.

40 Day Schedule

The 40 day schedule utilises a more natural acclimatization following a 6 week pre-acclimatization period at home using the Hypoxico systems. You will fly into Pheriche and meet the Western Guided team ready for an ascent of Lobuche East Peak, giving you the added benefit of an extra rotation and another great Himalayan Peak.

Combined with a Private Western Guide:

There is no better way to ensure you stand on top of Mt. Everest than by having the personal attention and guidance of a world-class private guide by your side throughout the entire climb, but we understand many of our climbers are busy professionals who are pressed for time so we have customised a Speed Ascent Program coupled with a Private Western guide to give you the best of both worlds.

Through this program, we work with you to use special designed altitude chambers in the comfort of your own bed so you can spend more time at home with your loved ones and less time away on expedition. Also, mitigating the amount of time spent in harm’s way in the mountains and at extreme altitudes can improve safety. We use a time-tested training program in conjunction with the use of a portable hypoxic altitude chamber to pre-acclimate your body to the rarefied air found on Everest. This option is perfect for those who want to minimize time away from home while still stacking the odds in their favor for summit success.

This climb cuts off about ten days from the other Everest options and joins the expedition in Pheriche before heading up for the Lobuche East peak acclimatization climb.

We will have a portable Hypoxico tent sent you your residence so that you can begin acclimating your body more than a month in advance of your climb. Following your at home acclimatization schedule, separate logistics and a helicopter from Lukla to Pheriche and you will begin your climb with our Lobuche East ascent with your Private Guide.

We feel that these altitude chambers are not substitute for fully acclimating properly in the mountains, that is why we take a measured, conservative approach, but have found that they can be an incredibly valuable tool. They can facilitate acclimatization and mitigate the amount of time spent in the mountains.

If you think this option may be right for you please contact us directly and we will work with you on a personalized plan to allow our “Speed Ascent” Program to maximize results for you.

Your private Western guide will be one of the most sought after, experienced Everest guides on the mountain and will be there to meet you off the helicopter in Pheriche. Throughout the Everest acclimatization rotations, climbing Sherpa will help you carry your personal gear from camp-to-camp, alleviating much of the weight burden of climbing Everest and you will be joined by a personal climbing Sherpa from Camp 2 on your summit bid.

This option is for those who want to stack the odds in their favor as highly as possible with unparalleled safety and personal attention throughout their climb but whom have a time constraint. Whether you’re a less experienced Himalayan climber or have climbed above 8000m many times before, our private climb with 1:1 Western guide and a personal climbing Sherpa gives you the best chance at standing on top of Everest.

This private climb option includes:Included in this option are:

• A highly experience, Private Western Mountain Guide with prior Everest summits
• Hypoxico portable altitude chamber
• Leadership and climbing oversight by renowned expedition leader Mike Hamill
• A personal Sherpa above Camp 2 on the summit bid
• Separate logistics in Kathmandu to Pheriche
• A helicopter flight from Lukla to Pheriche
• Full mountain expedition logistics, weather forecasts etc
• Flights to and from Lukla
• Airport transfers
• Accommodation in Nepal including hotels and teahouses
• Welcome dinner, food and drink throughout the expedition
• Oxygen system
• Lobuche East peak training and acclimatization climb
• Climbing Sherpa to carry all group gear and to assist with personal gear,
• CTSS Base Camp setup and tent accommodation
• Access to medical and communications gear
• On mountain tents and food,
• Support for a summit attempt on Mt Everest.

We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley with a helicopter transfer to Pheriche before completing your trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu.

For Itinerary, please see schedule tabs below

CTSS Custom and Private Climbs: (contact us for further customization requests and pricing)

We pride ourselves on our ability to customize your climb to suit your needs. As a smaller team, we can fully tailor an expedition to you and in fact we encourage it. We offer the most options (see expedition options) however understand every climber has individual needs so if you would like to further tailor a trip or have personal requests please contact us.

Everest Associate: $5,995 USD

Our Everest Associate add on is perfect for climbers wishing to enjoy a step above our traditional service by living in incredible comfort in a two room, insulated house tent.

Those that choose our Everest Associate option will enjoy:

• Raised wood flooring with carpet to insulate from the glacier
• Single bed with comforter and pillow
• Entryway room for private gear storage
• Overhead lighting
• Table & Chair to create a private workspace
• Shoe Rack
• Morning Beverage Service

(Please note that tent accommodations at Lobuche high camp and above Everest base camp are double-occupancy.). Having a single room throughout goes a long way towards keeping you healthy and helping you get the rest you need to climb strong, thus improving summit success.

If you are stressed for time, you can consider combining our Everest Executive program with our CTSS Speed Ascent option to live in luxury AND minimize your time away from home.

*Please note that the Everest Associate program is non-refundable and non-transferable and is suitable only for single rooming. Couples can be accommodated at an additional surcharge of $1,995*

Extra Oxygen: $8,995 USD

All our expeditions allocate a very generous supply of oxygen. In general, we plan to run an oxygen flow of 3L/min or more while climbing, and 1L/min sleeping. With the advanced technology of our hyper-efficient, state-of-the-art oxygen masks, this is usually more than enough. We give you 11 bottles (8 for you and 3 for your Sherpa). So, long story short is you don’t need extra oxygen.

However, if you can afford it we generally recommend purchasing extra oxygen. We consider it cheap insurance. With the extra oxygen, you can run at a higher flow rate which will keep you warmer, allowing you to move faster on summit day and reducing your fatigue levels when you return to the South Col, all of which goes a long way towards keeping you safe. Also, if you get delayed due to weather at the South Col for a day, need to turn back on your first summit attempt for any reason, or miss thread your bottle which can periodically happen, having the extra Os may save your summit bid.

The extra oxygen option buys 3 more bottles of oxygen delivered to the upper mountain (we will discuss strategy on how to best use this extra oxygen). With the extra Os you can run high flow (4 – 5L/min) throughout summit day, start oxygen at Camp 2, and/or have a bit extra in case of delays at the South Col etc.

*Please note, extra oxygen is non-refundable and non-transferable*

Lhotse Climb Add-on: $18,995 USD

Combining an ascent of Mt. Everest and Lhotse is a huge feat but due to advancements in oxygen system technology and our rope fixing infrastructure, it is a reasonable possibility to tag 2 X 8000m summits in under 24 hours. Lhotse is the world’s fourth tallest mountain and a huge prize in its own right. By adding a day of climbing on the descent from Mt. Everest one can feasibly tag the top of Lhotse as well by veering off just below the Geneva Spur and climbing the steep snow couloir that is summit day of Lhotse.

If you’re really goal driven, chasing the 8,000m peaks, or simply want to enter the record books of a tiny number of people that have completed this feat, we’re happy to help you make this happen.

After summiting Mt Everest, you will rest on oxygen at either the South Col or Lhotse high camp for the night before climbing Lhotse’s summit pyramid early the next morning, and dropping down to Camp 2 that same day. If this goal interests you, we will organize logistics for a Lhotse add-on for you.

Helicopter Options

Many of our climbers say that one of the best experiences of their entire expedition is taking a helicopter flight back down the Khumbu Valley and getting an aerial view of the trek, the peaks they’ve been climbing and the mighty Himalayan range. It is, without doubt, one of the most scenic, adventurous mountain flights in the world.

Further, while people initially think they will want to undertake the 3 day, 40 mile trek back down the valley, we’ve found that after two long months on the mountain, the draw of civilisation, getting back to family and friends & enjoying that well-deserved beer can be irresistible.

We also have climbers who wish to drop down to lower altitudes part way through the expedition to supercharge their rest and recovery between rotations.

We have a number of options available for you:

One Way Helicopter from Base Camp to Lukla*: $3,495 USD

A private helicopter from Everest base camp to Lukla avoids the three day, 40 mile walk back down the valley. From Lukla you will catch a regularly scheduled fixed-wing plane back to Kathmandu either that day or the following.
*or Lukla back to Base Camp mid expedition

One Way Helicopter from Base Camp to Kathmandu*: $5,995 USD

For those that aren’t as price sensitive and who want to get back to Kathmandu and homeward bound as quickly as possible at the end of the expedition, we can arrange a helicopter for you directly from Everest Base Camp to Kathmandu.
*or Kathmandu back to Base Camp mid expedition

One Way Helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla*: $3,495 USD
If the fixed plane schedule does not suit you or the notorious weather in Lukla permits helicopter flights but not fixed-wing departures, you may elect to take a helicopter from Lukla airport back to Kathmandu or vice versa.

Please note: If you would like to include a helicopter option in your expedition please let us know BEFORE your trip so we can pre-book your flight in advance and include this in your trip total. If you decide to add a helicopter flight during your expedition we cannot guarantee availability. Further arranging services from the mountain or at short notice attracts an additional service fee of $1000 All helicopter flights need to be paid in advance with no exceptions.

These options do not include Medical, Evacuation and Rescue helicopters which will be organized for you in liaison with your trip insurer in the event of an emergency – this is another reason why good coverage in your policy is essential.

Deluxe Dropback Golf Retreat: USD$14,995

3 Nights at Nepal’s world class, 5-star Golf Course
Single room (food and beverage not included)
Including helicopter flights onto the Golf Course
Included 1 round 18x holes of Golf per day (club hire not included)

Deluxe Dropback Spa Retreat: USD$14,995

3 Nights at Nepal’s best 5-star hotel in a single room
Daily spa treatment specialising in Buddhist medicine and Ayurveda techniques
Single room (food and beverage not included)
Including helicopter flights to Kathmandu and hotel transfers

Deluxe Dropback Yeti Mountain Home Retreat: USD$6,995

3 Nights at Lukla’s Yeti Mountain Home in a single room
Including helicopter flights to Lukla return to Base Camp

Single rooming option: $1,000 USD

We are happy to organize single rooming accommodations and a tea house upgrade for you throughout the expedition. If you snore or are easily awakened by others that do snore, this might be a great option. We feel that having a single room helps climbers stay healthy and adds a bit of comfort and personal space that can go a long way on a two-month expedition such as this. If you would like a single rooming option please let us know. Please note that tent accommodations at Lobuche high camp and above Everest base camp are double-occupancy.

We stay at some of the nicest teahouses in the Khumbu valley throughout our trek to keep you healthy and to provide you with comfort. Many teahouses offer room upgrades which may include an en suite bathroom with hot shower and more space, whereas our normal rooms generally have a shared bathroom and shower for an added fee. Please note, the single room option and tea house upgrade already comes with the “Everest Executive” option if you have chosen that add-on.

Pre Trip Full Day Cultural Tour – $200 per person

Kathmandu is one of the most exciting, culturally rich cities in the world. Unique, and overflowing with sights, smells, sounds and tastes, it’s both chaotic and charming. A city of true contrast it needs to be experienced to be understood. During our Kathmandu Cultural Tour an English speaking guide will show you the best history and culture the city has to offer.

Camp 2 Mt. Everest Climb (21,500ft/6,500m)

April 3 – May 3* (30 Days): $11,995 USD

Looking to climb Mt. Everest in the future and interested in getting real training on her slopes under your belt? Or perhaps you are ready to set up and attempt your first 8,000m peak like Cho Oyu but want some more experience at altitude? Our partial Everest climbs may be the perfect budget friendly option for you. Please contact us directly to discuss your options. Note that ‘Everest Executive’ is also available for this option – contact us for pricing. 

For tentative itinerary, please see schedule tabs below
*We highly recommend adding further contingency days on the end of your trip and booking a flexible fare for the return flight home. Flights can sometimes be delayed out of the Khumbu due to mountain weather. Please note CTSS covers one night in Kathmandu at the end of your trip.

Camp 3 Mt. Everest Climb (24,000ft/7,500m)

April 3 – May 12* (39 Days): $13,995 USD

Looking to climb Mt. Everest in the future and interested in getting real training on her slopes under your belt? Or perhaps you are ready to set up and attempt your first 8,000m peak like Cho Oyu but want some more experience at altitude? Our partial Everest climbs may be the perfect budget-friendly option for you. Please contact us directly to discuss these options. Please Note that ‘Everest Executive’ is also available for this option – contact us for pricing. 

For tentative itinerary, please see schedule tabs below
*We highly recommend adding further contingency days on the end of your trip and booking a flexible fare for the return flight home. Flights can sometimes be delayed out of the Khumbu due to mountain weather. Please note CTSS covers one night in Kathmandu at the end of your trip.

3 Peaks Climb & Trek
March 30th – April 26 – $7,995 USD

Our 3-Peaks climb and trek takes in three legendary peaks of the Khumbu: Lobuche East, Pokalde, and Island Peak – climbs which undoubtedly offer some of the best summit views in the world!

Starting with Lobuche, you will be surrounded by the tallest peaks on earth with summit views of the Everest/Lhotse/Nuptse massif, Makalu, Pumori, Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, Thamserku, and many others.

Following your ascent of Lobuche, acclimatize further with a hike into Everest base camp and enjoy 2 nights living the true Everest experience with the Everest summit team including partaking in our ice climbing clinic on the Khumbu Glacier.

Following your stay at EBC, you will then trek over to the remote Pokalde base camp – an awe-inspiring bowl of Himalayan expanse where you will begin ascending your second Himalayan peak.

Finally we cross into the famed Imja Tse valley for a climb of world famous Island Peak. This is another great progression peak in the Himalayas and ideal training for taller mountains such as Aconcagua, Ama Dablam, and Manaslu.

3-Peak ascent participants should be familiar with crampon and ice axe use however we will run a training refresher at Lobuche base camp before the ascent so if you are a little rusty, don’t worry, we will get you up to speed.

For Itinerary, please see schedule tabs below
*We highly recommend accounting for the contingency days outlined in our suggested itinerary and booking a flexible fare for the return flight home. Please note CTSS covers one night in Kathmandu at the end of your trip.

Everest Base Camp Trek
April 3 – April 23* (20 Days): $4,495 USD

The Everest Base Camp trek is widely heralded as the best trek in the world and for good reason; it’s not only beautiful, it’s challenging, yet achievable, and incredibly scenic. You can trek with many operators, but CTSS provides a unique opportunity to travel with real mountaineers attempting to scale the largest peak on earth on an expedition led by famed expedition leader and 6 X Everest summiteer, Mike Hamill.

This trek takes you from Kathmandu by plane to Lukla at the head of the Khumbu valley. From there you trek roughly 40 miles/70 km through the lush green pastures, blossoming Rhododendron forests, up into the most precipitous mountain terrain one can imagine. En route to Everest base camp you get to experience the famous Sherpa culture and hospitality while taking in the views of literally the tallest mountains on earth.

The terminus of your trek is Everest base camp at 17,600ft/ 5,500m where, since you are affiliated with an Everest climbing expedition, you are allowed to spend a night at base camp proper, something the vast majority of trekkers won’t experience. This allows you to get a sense of the Everest base camp scene and community and what goes into an Everest expedition. If you are feeling good you have the added option to scale Kala Pathar the morning you leave base camp for stunning views of the Everest Massif, Lhotse and Nuptse.

 If you are a climber we welcome you to invite friends and family to join you on an adventurous pilgrimage through the stunning Khumbu valley. It’s quite special to have your loved ones spend time with you while you approach Mt. Everest. This lessens the time spent apart and allows them to appreciate the same experience and emotions as you en route to your climb. We find it really helps put them at ease when they have a first-hand sense of the expedition you are on. Not to mention the rich culture, incredible landscape, physical challenge and gentle Sherpa people will move them to the core and no doubt stay with you as one of the greatest ticks you’ve ever put next to your bucket list.

If friends and family want to stay at base camp longer than one night we can add additional nights for $200/each

If they want to stay longer than a week we will need to put them on a Nuptse climbing permit which allows them to stay at base camp throughout the expedition. Please talk to us about this as it is no problem to organise and we often have people stay throughout the expedition as support.

For Itinerary, please see schedule tabs below
*We highly recommend accounting for the contingency days outlined in our suggested itinerary and booking a flexible fare for the return flight home. Please note CTSS covers one night in Kathmandu at the end of your trip.

Everest Base Camp Executive Trek – April 3rd – April 23* (20 Days) $9,995 USD

The finest in Himalayan trekking, our Everest Base Camp Executive trek is heralded as the ultimate luxury adventure. At every turn you will be spoilt with the best the Himalayas has to offer.

Whilst still adventure travel, you will enjoy comparative luxury in superior lodgings, rooms and facilities along the entire Khumbu. You will also be upgraded into the finest standing room tents complete with cot beds at our mountain camps at Lobuche & Everest Base Camp. At Base Camp you will spend two nights in Base Camp proper, with the opportunity to partake in our unique ‘Climbing Clinic’ in the lower Khumbu icefall before boarding a helicopter to fly back to Kathmandu on what can be argued as the most scenic flight in the world! This certainly is an adventure in style.

Included in this option:

• Relish in five star, single room accommodation in Kathmandu
• Enjoy the best teahouse accommodation, food, and hygiene and single rooms the Khumbu has to offer
• Enjoy spacious, standing room tents and cots at Everest Base Camp & Lobuche Camp
• Partake in a Climbing Clinic at Everest, learn to ice climb, abseil and ascend fixed lines in the lower Khumbu icefall
• Spend two nights in Base Camp proper, sleeping on the glacier in our deluxe standing tents
• Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight out of Everest Base Camp (or Gokyo if you chose that extension) back to Kathmandu
• Take in the culture and history of Kathmandu during a full day city tour at the beginning of the expedition. For Itinerary, please see schedule tabs below
  *We highly recommend accounting for the contingency days outlined in our suggested itinerary and booking a flexible fare for the return flight home. Please note CTSS covers one night in Kathmandu at the end of your trip.

Gokyo Return Extension – $1,295 USD per person

Once you’ve achieved your goal, why not make your return a little different and rather than retracing your footprints back down the Khumbu valley, instead spend a few days seeking some new scenery by visiting the Gokyo region. Gokyo itself is a small hamlet of stone houses and one of the highest settlements in the world, surrounded by truly breathtaking vistas, mountains and glaciers.

You’ll see and experience more of these amazing mighty Himalayan mountains, climb the famous Cho La Pass (5,420m) escape the madding crowds and view the stunning Gokyo Lakes before rejoining the main trail at Namche Bazaar for the final day’s trek back to Lukla.

This extension is best suited to experienced and fit trekkers who are keen to get off the beaten path and further challenge themselves.

Mt Everest Private Climb Sample Schedule: (Day 1 is the day the team meets in KTM)

This itinerary is only a rough estimate and will be determined by weather and acclimatization. This is adventure travel so this schedule will likely change and not everything will go as planned. People need to be adaptable and positive. We always recommend people arrive in Kathmandu one day early to avoid travel delays or issues with lost baggage. Added expenses (hotel/food/sightseeing) of this extra day are the client’s responsibility. Please let us know if you want us to arrange logistics for you arriving a day or earlier or for a single rooming option.

Day               Itinerary

1                     Arrive KTM

2                    Obtain Climbing permits/Free Day/Team dinner

3                    Fly to Lukla/trek to Phakding

4                    Trek to Namche

5                    Rest/acclimatization in Namche

6                    Hike to Tengboche

7                    Rest/acclimatization in Tengboche

8                    Hike to Pheriche

9                    Rest/acclimatization in Pheriche

10                  Hike to Lobuche base camp

11                   Trek to Lobuche high camp

12                   Move to Lobuche high camp

13                   Rest/acclimatization above high camp

14                   Summit and descend to Lobuche base camp

15                   Trek to Everest base camp

16                   Rest/acclimatize

17                   Rest/acclimatize

18                   Train/acclimatize

19                   Rest/pack for first rotation

20                  Climb to C1

21                   Climb to C2 and return to C1

22                   Descend to base camp

23                   Rest

24                   Hike to Pumori C1

25                   Rest

26                  Climb to C1

27                  Climb to C2

28                  Climb above C2

29                  Climb to C3 and descend to C2

30                  Descend to base camp

31                   Rest

32                  Rest

33                  Rest

34                  Rest

35                  Climb to C1

36                  Climb to C2

37                  Climb to C3

38                 Climb to C4

39                 Summit and descend to C2

40                Descend to base camp

41                 Rest

42                Pack up base camp

43                Trek to Pheriche

44                Trek to Namche

45                Trek to Lukla

46                Fly to Kathmandu

47                Fly Home

48                Contingency Day

49                Contingency Day

50                Contingency Day

51                 Contingency Day

52                Contingency Day

53                Contingency Day

54                Contingency Day

55                Contingency Day

56                Contingency Day

57                Contingency Day

58                Contingency Day

Note: Unused Contingency Days are not included in the cost of your program however we highly recommend that you factor them in as we have outlined in the itinerary to account for any weather delays etc (given the mountain environment we are in) We suggest buying a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t need those contingency days or push it back as you need to. CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu at the end of your program. If you don’t use your contingency days on the mountain or decide to stay longer in Kathmandu awaiting your return flight, associated hotel costs and expenses are strictly your responsibility.

EXAMPLE – Everest “Speed Ascent” Climb Schedule

(Day 1 is the day the team meets in KTM)

This itinerary is a sample itinerary and will be customised to your unique needs and pre-acclimatization options. Please also note that this is adventure travel so this schedule will likely change to suit weather, and contingency should be planned for and expected. We always recommend people arrive in Kathmandu one day early to avoid travel delays or issues with lost baggage. Added expenses (hotel/food/sightseeing) of this extra day are the client’s responsibility. Please let us know if you want us to arrange logistics for you arriving a day or earlier or for a single rooming option.

Day            Itinerary

1.          Arrive KTM
2.          Obtain Climbing permits/Free Day/Team dinner
3.          Fly to Lukla + Pheriche
4.          Hike to Lobuche
5.          Hike to Gorak Shep
6.          Move to Everest Base Camp
7.          Rest at Everest Base Camp
8.          Training
9.          Packing
10.          Climb to Camp 1
11.          Climb to Camp 2 and return to Camp 1
12.          Move to Camp 2
13.          Descend to Everest Base Camp
14.          Rest at Everest Base Camp
15.          Hike to Pumori Camp 1
16.          Rest at Everest Base Camp
17.          Climb to Camp 1
18.          Climb to Camp 2
19.          Touch base of Lhotse Face return to Camp 2
20.          Climb to Camp 3, return to Camp 2
21.          Descend to Everest Base Camp
22.          Rest at Everest Base Camp
23.          Rest at Everest Base Camp
24.          Rest at Everest Base Camp
25.          Rest at Everest Base Camp
26.          Climb to Camp 1
27.          Climb to Camp 2
28.          Climb to Camp 3
29.          Climb to Camp 4
30.          Summit and descend to Camp 2
31.          Descend to Base Camp
32.          Rest
33.          Pack up Base Camp
34.          Trek to Pheriche
35.          Trek to Namche
36.          Trek to Lukla
37.          Fly to Kathmandu
38.          Fly Home
39.          Contingency Day
40.          Contingency Day

Note: Unused Contingency Days are not included in the cost of your program however we highly recommend that you factor them in as we have outlined in the itinerary to account for any weather delays etc (given the mountain environment we are in) We suggest buying a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t need those contingency days or push it back as you need to. CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu at the end of your program. If you don’t use your contingency days on the mountain or decide to stay longer in Kathmandu awaiting your return flight, associated hotel costs and expenses are strictly your responsibility.

Lhotse Climb Tentative Daily Schedule: (Day 1 is the day the team meets in KTM) This itinerary is only a rough estimate and will be determined by weather and acclimatization. This is adventure travel so this schedule will likely change and not everything will go as planned. People need to be adaptable and positive. We always recommend people arrive in Kathmandu one day early to avoid travel delays or issues with lost baggage. Added expenses (hotel/food/sightseeing) of this extra day are the client’s responsibility. Please let us know if you want us to arrange logistics for you arriving a day or earlier or for a single rooming option.

Day               Itinerary

1                     Arrive KTM

2                    Obtain Climbing permits/Free Day/Team dinner

3                    Fly to Lukla/trek to Phakding

4                    Trek to Namche

5                    Rest/acclimatization in Namche

6                    Hike to Tengboche

7                    Rest/acclimatization in Tengboche

8                    Hike to Pheriche

9                    Rest/acclimatization in Pheriche

10                  Hike to Lobuche

11                   Rest in Lobuche

12                   Hike to Gorak Shep

13                   Hike to Everest Base Camp

14                   Rest

15                   Training & Acclimatization

16                  Packing & Acclimatization

17                   Climb to Camp 1

18                  Tag Camp 2 and return to Camp 1

19                   Return to Everest Base Camp

20                  Rest/Acclimatize

21                   Rest/Acclimatize

22                   Climb to Camp 1

23                  Climb to Camp 2

24                   Climb to The Bergschrund

25                  Climb to Camp 3, return to Camp 2

26                 Return to Everest Base Camp

27                 Rest/Acclimatize

28                 Rest/Acclimatize

29                 Rest/Acclimatize

30                  Climb to Camp 1

31                   Climb to Camp 2

32                  Climb to Camp 3

33                  Climb to Lhotse High Camp

34                  Summit Lhotse, return to Camp 2

35                  Return to Everest Base Camp

36                  Rest

37                  Trek to Pheriche

38                 Trek to Namche

39                 Trek to Lukla

40                Fly to Kathmandu

41                 Fly Home

42                Contingency Day

43                Contingency Day

44               Contingency Day

45               Contingency Day

46               Contingency Day

47               Contingency Day

48                Contingency Day

49                Contingency Day

50                Contingency Day

51                 Contingency Day

52                Contingency Day

Note: Unused Contingency Days are not included in the cost of your program however we highly recommend that you factor them in as we have outlined in the itinerary to account for any weather delays etc (given the mountain environment we are in) We suggest buying a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t need those contingency days or push it back as you need to. CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu at the end of your program. If you don’t use your contingency days on the mountain or decide to stay longer in Kathmandu awaiting your return flight, associated hotel costs and expenses are strictly your responsibility.

Everest Partial Camp 2 Climb Tentative Daily Schedule: (Day 1 is the day the team meets in KTM) This itinerary is only a rough estimate and will be determined by weather and acclimatization. This is adventure travel so this schedule will likely change and not everything will go as planned. People need to be adaptable and positive. We always recommend people arrive in Kathmandu one day early to avoid travel delays or issues with lost baggage. Added expenses (hotel/food/sightseeing) of this extra day are the client’s responsibility. Please let us know if you want us to arrange logistics for you arriving a day or earlier or for a single rooming option.

Day               Itinerary

1                    Arrive KTM

2                   Obtain Climbing permits/Free Day/Team dinner

3                   Fly to Lukla/trek to Phakding

4                   Trek to Namche

5                   Rest/acclimatization in Namche

6                   Hike to Tengboche

7                   Rest/acclimatization in Tengboche

8                   Hike to Pheriche

9                   Rest/Acclimatization in Pheriche

10                 Trek to Lobuche Base Camp

11                  Acclimatization hike Lobuche High Camp, Skills Refresher

12                  Move to Lobuche High Camp

13                  Acclimatization above Lobuche High Camp

14                  Summit Lobuche High Camp & return to Lobuche Base Camp

15                  Trek to Everest Base Camp

16                  Rest at Everest Base Camp

17                  Training/Acclimatization

18                  Packing/Acclimatization

19                  Climb to Camp 1

20                  Climb to Camp 2, return to Camp 1

21                   Descend to Everest Base Camp

22                   Rest/Pack up

23                   Descend to Pheriche

24                   Descend to Namche

25                   Descend to Lukla

26                   Fly to Kathmandu

27                   Fly Home

28                   Contingency Day

29                   Contingency Day

30                   Contingency Day

Note: Unused Contingency Days are not included in the cost of your program however we highly recommend that you factor them in as we have outlined in the itinerary to account for any weather delays etc (given the mountain environment we are in) We suggest buying a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t need those contingency days or push it back as you need to. CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu at the end of your program. If you don’t use your contingency days on the mountain or decide to stay longer in Kathmandu awaiting your return flight, associated hotel costs and expenses are strictly your responsibility.

Everest Partial Camp 3 Climb Tentative Daily Schedule: (Day 1 is the day the team meets in KTM) This itinerary is only a rough estimate and will be determined by weather and acclimatization. This is adventure travel so this schedule will likely change and not everything will go as planned. People need to be adaptable and positive. We always recommend people arrive in Kathmandu one day early to avoid travel delays or issues with lost baggage. Added expenses (hotel/food/sightseeing) of this extra day are the client’s responsibility. Please let us know if you want us to arrange logistics for you arriving a day or earlier or for a single rooming option.

Day               Itinerary

1                    Arrive KTM

2                   Obtain Climbing permits/Free Day/Team dinner

3                   Fly to Lukla/trek to Phakding

4                   Trek to Namche

5                   Rest/acclimatization in Namche

6                   Hike to Tengboche

7                   Rest/acclimatization in Tengboche

8                   Hike to Pheriche

9                   Rest/Acclimatization in Pheriche

10                 Trek to Lobuche Base Camp

11                  Acclimatization hike Lobuche High Camp, Skills Refresher

12                  Move to Lobuche High Camp

13                  Acclimatization above Lobuche High Camp

14                  Summit Lobuche High Camp & return to Lobuche Base Camp

15                  Trek to Everest Base Camp

16                  Rest at Everest Base Camp

17                  Training/Acclimatization

18                  Packing/Acclimatization

19                  Climb to Camp 1

20                  Climb to Camp 2, return to Camp 1

21                   Move to Camp 2

22                  Descend to Everest Base Camp

23                   Rest

24                   Hike to Pumori Camp 1

25                   Rest/Pack

26                   Climb to Camp 1

27                   Climb to Camp 2

28                   Touch the base of the Lhotse Face

29                   Climb to touch Camp 3, descend to Camp 2

30                   Descend to Base Camp

31                   Pack/Rest

32                  Descend to Pheriche

33                  Descend to Namche

34                  Descend to Lukla

35                   Fly to Kathmandu

36                   Fly Home

37                   Contingency Day

38                  Contingency Day

39                 Contingency Day

Note: Unused Contingency Days are not included in the cost of your program however we highly recommend that you factor them in as we have outlined in the itinerary to account for any weather delays etc (given the mountain environment we are in) We suggest buying a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t need those contingency days or push it back as you need to. CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu at the end of your program. If you don’t use your contingency days on the mountain or decide to stay longer in Kathmandu awaiting your return flight, associated hotel costs and expenses are strictly your responsibility.

Everest Base Camp Trek Tentative Daily Schedule:

If you are family or friends joining an Everest climber and you would like to remain with your climber on their entire journey into EBC your itinerary will be extended by two days while they climb Lobuche (For details, refer to the Lobuche East itinerary) During this period, you will remain at Lobuche Base or High Camp during their summit of this acclimatization peak)

Please Note: This itinerary is only a rough estimate and will be determined by weather and acclimatization. This is adventure travel so this schedule will likely change and not everything will go as planned. People need to be adaptable and positive. We always recommend people arrive in Kathmandu one day early to avoid travel delays or issues with lost baggage. Added expenses (hotel/food/sightseeing) of this extra day are the client’s responsibility. Please let us know if you want us to arrange logistics for you arriving a day or earlier or for a single rooming option.

Note: Unused Contingency Days are not included in the cost of your program however we highly recommend that you factor them in as we have outlined in the itinerary to account for any weather delays etc (given the mountain environment we are in) We suggest buying a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t need those contingency days or push it back as you need to. CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu at the end of your program. If you don’t use your contingency days on the mountain or decide to stay longer in Kathmandu awaiting your return flight, associated hotel costs and expenses are strictly your responsibility.

Lobuche Climb Tentative Daily Schedule: (Day 1 is the day the team meets in KTM) This itinerary is only a rough estimate and will be determined by weather and acclimatization. This is adventure travel so this schedule will likely change and not everything will go as planned. People need to be adaptable and positive. We always recommend people arrive in Kathmandu one day early to avoid travel delays or issues with lost baggage. Added expenses (hotel/food/sightseeing) of this extra day are the client’s responsibility. Please let us know if you want us to arrange logistics for you arriving a day or earlier or for a single rooming option.

Day               Itinerary

1                     Arrive KTM

2                    Obtain Climbing permits/Free Day in Kathmandu/Team dinner

3                    Fly to Lukla/trek to Phakding

4                    Trek to Namche

5                    Rest/acclimatization in Namche

6                    Hike to Tengboche

7                    Rest/acclimatization in Tengboche

8                    Hike to Pheriche

9                    Rest/acclimatization in Pheriche

10                  Trek to Lobuche Base Camp

11                   Acclimatization hike Lobuche High Camp, Skills Refresher

12                   Move to Lobuche High Camp

13                   Acclimatization above Lobuche High Camp

14                   Summit Lobuche High Camp & return to Lobuche Base Camp

15                   Trek to Everest Base Camp

16                  Rest at Everest Base Camp

17                   Trek to Pheriche

18                  Trek to Namche

19                   Trek to Lukla

20                  Fly to Kathmandu

21                   Fly Home

22                   Contingency Day

Note: Unused Contingency Days are not included in the cost of your program however we highly recommend that you factor them in as we have outlined in the itinerary to account for any weather delays etc (given the mountain environment we are in) We suggest buying a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t need those contingency days or push it back as you need to. CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu at the end of your program. If you don’t use your contingency days on the mountain or decide to stay longer in Kathmandu awaiting your return flight, associated hotel costs and expenses are strictly your responsibility.